Inclusive Enviornments Flashcards
What is the definition of an inclusive environement?
one that values and welcomes people of all identities and allows them to be respected, and heard
What should an inclusive environment create?
a space where people can be authentic, contribute to the collectivre and have a voice
What should inclusive enviornment facilitate?
belonging
psychological & physiological safety
respect
collaboration
equal opportunity
What industry guidance are you aware of?
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Does it go beyong meeting minimum or legislative requirements?
Yes
Why is it important to provide choice?
help people feel valued, comfortable and included
choice helps break down barriers and exclusion
How do you promote diversity of user needs/inclusive environments?
-ensure office space is accessible and if it isnt, provide alternative choices
- provide flexibility
- incoporate different view points when making decisions/planning events
Tell me about the diversity of user needs.
neurodiversity
disability
individual characteristics (race, age, gender)
external factors (educational background, life situations_
What is cultural change?
modifications of a societys norms, behaviours and values
How can cultural change be problematic?
resistance
top down approach
time and effort
ambivelance
How can cultural change be achieved?
- assessment of current culture
- get leadership support
- empower employees
- implement interventions
- communication
- education
- exposure
What legislation contributes to creating inclusive environments?
Town and Country Planning Act 1990 & (NPPF)
Equality Act
Tell me about NPPF.
sets out the governments, social, environmetal and economic planning polcies for england
Tell me about the Equality Act 2010
legally protects people from discimination in the workplace
what are they key requirements for inclusive environments
- placing people at the heart of the design process
- ackowledging diversity and difference
- offering choice when a single option cannot accomodate all users
- providing flexibility in use
- creating an environment that is convenient and enjoyable to use
On what scales might you advise on inclusive environments?
accessibility to tenants
when advising on design for planning applications
What is inclusive or universal design?
concepts that aim to make products, services, environments and services accessible to everyone
What is economic equality?
the idea that resources, wealth and taxation should be distributed fairly throughout a society
What is social cohesion?
the strengths of relationships, and sense of solidarity between members of a community
What is gentrification?
when an area rapidly changes its population caused by an influx of wealthier households which can displace the previous population due to unaffordability of rent. i.e. St ives
What issues might gentrifcation cause?
Homelessness
Pressure on services elsewhere
Loss of affordable housing
Cultural displacement
What are the protected characteristics under the equalit act 2010?
age
gender
disability
gender reassignment
race
marriage
religion/belief
Sexual orientation
sex
pregnancy/maternity
What does the Equality Act provide?
a legal framework to protect the rights of all and advance equality.
requires emplyers to make reasonable adjustments for people with disability
How does it related to service providers or controllers of let premises?
act requires landlords or controllers of let premises to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people and to avoid discrimination against them
What does the equality act 2010 say in relation to reasonable adjustments?
- providing special equipment
- installation of wider doorways, ramps etc
How is the equality act 2010 enforced?
equality and human rights commission
investigations
injunctions
agreements
interventions
What are exa,ples of auxillary aids and services?
assisted listening devices
transcription services
How do the Equality Act 2010 and building regulations relate to each other?
they both work towards making buildings and spaces accessibile
what are the requirements under the public sector equality duty?
eliminate descrimination
consider all individuals
promote equality for disabled people
publishing information
considering protected characteristics
applying to commissioning and procurement
Who does the public sector equality duty apply to?
most public authorities:
- NHS
- Police
- local authorities
- government departments
How is the PSED enforced?
complaints to the equality and human rights commission, and through the courts
what is approved document m?
a statutory part of building regulations which gives guidance on how to make buildings accessible and useable for everyone
What are the five stages or fire risk assessment?
identify hazards
identify people at risk
evaluate, reduce or remove risk
record plan and train
review & update
What requirements does the fire safety (regulatory reform) order 2005 introduce?
fire risk assessments
fire prevention
fire safety arrangements
fire detection and alarms
emergency plans
identification of at risk people
What is a PEEP?
personal emergency evacuation plan
What arrangements to evacuate might be in place in result of fire?
- meeting point
- escape routes
- emegency lighting
- emergency doors
How does the fire safety order 2005 relate to inclusive environments?
ensures that business premises consider the evacuation plans of disabled people and others with special needs
What does visual clarity mean?
the measure of how effectively visual designs priorities and convey informaiton
What audibility systems are you aware of?
hearing aids
What employment law relates to inclusive environments?
the equality act 2010
Explain your corporate policy relating to inclusive environments?
commitment to the provisions of disabled people and reviewing of provisions annualy
How do ethical considerations compare to legal requirements in relation to inclusive environments?
ethical considerations also consider the morally right thing to do which may go further than legal requirements
Explain what the changing placees campaign relates to?
initiative that aims to install changing places toilet in public toilets to allow people with disabilities to use toilet with safety and hygience
What is fitwell?
a certification system for healthy buildings which aim to improve the health and wellbeing of people who live and work in buildings
Explain our understanding of the uk governements disability strategy
a long term plan to improve the lives of disabled people and make the uk more accesible
